I was once told, "The best to way learn about wine is to taste wine." I'm an enthusiastic learner, so to me, that was sage advice.

Into The Grape Unknown is a new Hot From The Kettle page dedicated to the absorption of viticulture. From wine making, wine discussions, seminars, literature, and most essentially, wine tasting, I plan to soak it all up in an effort to learn the ways of the vine.

Along the way we'll be guided by wine professionals, sommeliers, and a few passionate vino friends with extensive wine cellars.

The first of these wine professionals we will meet is Michael "Maui" D'Antuono.